A few days ago my grandfather passed away. One of my little boys, Luke Conrad, carries his name. My sweet grand father, Conrad Arseneau passed away at the old age of 89. Having raised a large handful of kids, and farmed hundreds of acres of land, I can say this man lived a long and good life. My grandparents live in Illinois, so across the country from where I live now. I grew up having a relationship with them, from when they would come out to visit my family in California and the few times we ventured out to the farm. Even with them living far away, I hold dear to the precious memories with my grand father. I truly loved this man. 

When I was pregnant with my boys, John and I flew out to spend the week with the family. I cherish those days now. Lots of long conversations with my grandparents about how life once was. Thank you for sharing your stories. I photographed a whole series of beautiful images of both my grandparents, ones that I hold dear to me. We shot the photos on my cousin’s organic farm. We have lots of farmers in the family, which shows what a legacy he created.

My grandparents have been married for 69 years! They met in high school and started dating when they wanted two of their friends to go to prom together. They thought if they went together, their friends would go together. After prom, my grandparents kept dating and at 19 got married. Seven kids later, hundreds of acres tended to, lots and lots of grandkids and great grandkids, my grandma and grandpa, have a lot to be proud of.
I just love how the still laugh and flirt with each other. 

I pray that you in heaven celebrating with Jesus. God bless you grandpa!